> > are you saying that the field bees in  those nucs will NOT fly back 
to the
 > > parent hives after they wake  up?

 > Well, that would fit with the induction of memory loss that I  
mentioned.

Wiping memory is the whole point of using nitrous oxide, beyond the 
apparent benefits in introducing virgin and mated queens.

We're still hoping that those with access to research databases will 
cough up some references on the question.

In particular, we are wondering if any adverse effects have been documented.

Wiping memory has some advantages to us for moving bees, but it seems to 
me that wiping memory could have some harmful or at least 
counterproductive effects on the colony's organization.

Additionally, we are wondering if the lost memory returns after a while.

Jerry, this seems like the kind of thing you specialize in.  Any thoughts?

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